Selfless Mom and Daughter Duo Adopt Shy Shelter Dog After Daughter Calls Home in Tears
If you've ever adopted a rescue dog, you know that something just feels right when you finally meet the dog you're supposed to bring home. It might feel giddy, like that 'love at first sight' moment you read about in all the fairy tales, but it can also be a much more mellow moment, like taking a deep, relaxing breath. For some, it can even take a minute before the right decision becomes clear--and that's ok!
For one selfless, empathetic teenager, 'love at first sight' doesn't even begin to do justice to the moment she met her new best friend. Charlie, who was named 'Bart' at the shelter, was one of the few dogs who weren't eagerly greeting new friends at the front of his kennel, but Harmony could feel just how special he was. Her family members weren't convinced at first, but Harmony's mom immediately had her daughter's back--and Charlie's! Here's how he came to be a part of their family:
Great job, Harmony! It can be difficult to stand up for what feels right when others disagree, but she and her mom knew that this dog was worth fighting for. They knew he was afraid, not unfriendly, and that the animal shelter could be a scary and overwhelming place to be. Even happy dogs become reactive and fearful in the shelter!
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"What a true blessing she is to Charlie," gushed commenter @cherryfairy. "You guys have found true love in a pup that probably never thought he'd have a family." It's true! Some dogs spend months, if not years, in the shelter, and Charlie could've been one of them. He definitely didn't have many visitors if he was scared enough to hang out in the back of the kennel, either. If only he knew that his luck was about to change!
Charlie's Fan Club
As Harmony and her mom knew, adopting a nervous rescue dog is both challenging and rewarding. Charlie is going to need time to decompress and to learn the ins and outs of his new home, but every sweet update from Charlie's Grandma shows just how much he's thriving. His TikTok fans are even sending him gifts, and he's having a blast opening them!
OMG, look at him go! Charlie is such a good boy, and it's so heartwarming to see all the attention and love he's getting from friends near and far. Not only does he have a safe home, a loving family, and all the patience he needs to thrive, but he also has tons of new friends who send him all kinds of goodies. It's every rescue dog's dream come true!
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